Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre Manchester

Kagyu Ling, the first Buddhist centre to be founded in Manchester, was established in 1975 by Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye. The centre allows people to learn the systems of meditation and study of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Buddhism, whose spiritual head is the Karmapa Lama.

There is currently a project underway to further develop the centre’s facilities.

Kagyu Ling is run by volunteers and funded by donations. Please contact the centre if you would like to help by making a regular contribution. Kagyu Ling is administered by Kagyu Dechen Buddhism, Charity number 1145791.

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Meditation

Meditation Classes

Morning and Evening Meditation classes provide an introduction to tranquillity meditation through which we can develop a stable, clear and peaceful state of mind. The class consists of simple instructions followed by a short meditation session.

Saturday and Wednesday morning classes provide an introduction to Buddhist teachings as well as meditation. A brief period of tranquillity meditation is followed by a presentation of one of the key teachings of the Buddhist spiritual path.

The Centre also runs an extensive daily programme of group meditation practices (known as ‘pujas’) including the meditations of Chenrezik and Green Tara. We also celebrate the annual holy days of Buddha. Participation in some pujas is restricted to those who have received Refuge or received other prerequisites of practice.

Other Centre Activities

Drupdra Practice Days

Dedications

It is possible to request a dedication of one of the pujas, on behalf of and for the benefit of someone who may be ill or who has recently died. Please email for further details: manchester@dechen.org.

Retreats

Further meditation classes and teachings are given each summer at the Sakya retreat centre in the Dordogne, France, Sakya Changlochen Ling.

Educational Visits

Kagyu Ling accommodates school and youth groups interested in visiting places of worship. Sessions can include: an interactive tour of the shrine room, an introduction to Buddhism and meditation along with the opportunity to meet a practitioner.
For further information email: education.manchester@dechen.org